# Practical Fishkeeping vs Non

The clearest difference is rating: Practical Fishkeeping at 4.8 against Non's 4.2. Practical Fishkeeping also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 17 months) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). Non's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Practical Fishkeeping sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month and Non sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $27.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Practical Fishkeeping holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 31 and 9 respectively.

Practical Fishkeeping ships an update every 5 months, Non every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Practical Fishkeeping | Non |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (31 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practical-fishkeeping/id547923062/reviews)** | [4.2 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/non-sport-update/id1119511129/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **31** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 17 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 49 MB | 52 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Warners Group Publications PLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/586192010) | [Beckett Media LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/495996256) |

## What reviewers say

### Practical Fishkeeping

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/practical-fishkeeping/id547923062)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Grossing · Magazines & Newspapers (US App Store)

Access expert advice on keeping tropical, marine, and freshwater fish. Discover the latest aquarium equipment reviews, fish species guides, and aquascaping tips. This app provides comprehensive resources for both aspiring and experienced fishkeepers.

**Highlights:** Expert fishkeeping advice, Aquarium equipment reviews, Fish species guides, Tropical marine tank advice, Freshwater and cold water tank advice, Aquascaping tips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PFK 1M Auto-Renewable Sub | $3.99 | per month |
| Practical Fishkeeping Subscription | $7.99 | per 2 months |
| Practical Fishkeeping Subscription | $17.99 | per 3 months |
| Practical Fishkeeping Subscription | $24.99 | per 6 months |
| Practical Fishkeeping Summer Sale Subscription | $31.99 | per year |
| PFK - Annual Backissues | $38.99 | per year |
| PFK 12M Auto-Renewable Sub | $69.99 | per year |
| PFK: Practical Fishkeeping | $3.99 | one-time |
| March 2025 (pp:1110457) | $5.99 | one-time |
| February 2026 (pp:1136699) | $5.99 | one-time |
| August 2023 (id:704742) | $5.99 | one-time |
| April 2023 (id:823926) | $5.99 | one-time |


### Non

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/non-sport-update/id1119511129)

This app is the premier magazine for collectors of non-sports trading cards, covering movies, TV, sci-fi, and more. It features new and vintage card releases, contests, and a comprehensive price guide. Issues are published bi-monthly and often include promotional cards.

**Highlights:** Non-sports trading card news, Features on movies, TV, sci-fi, comics, Vintage and new card releases, 32-page price guide, Contests and release schedules, Promotional trading cards included

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Non-Sport Update | $27.99 | per year |
| Dec Jan 2020 (id:354753) | $3.99 | one-time |
| Jun/Jul 2020 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Apr/May 2020 | $3.99 | one-time |
| Aug-Sep 16 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Oct-Nov 16 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Dec/ Jan 2017 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Feb/Mar 2021 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Apr/May 2021 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Jun/Jul 2021 | $4.99 | one-time |
| Aug/Sep Non-Sport Update | $4.99 | one-time |
| 2024-03 (Non-S... (pp:1022986) | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2024-09 (Non-S... (pp:1022968) | $5.99 | one-time |
| 2025-12 (Non-S... (pp:1113380) | $8.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Practical Fishkeeping free?

Practical Fishkeeping is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Non free?

Non is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Practical Fishkeeping or Non?

Practical Fishkeeping is rated higher. Practical Fishkeeping averages 4.8 out of 5 from 31 ratings, while Non averages 4.2 from 9 ratings.

### Do Practical Fishkeeping or Non have ads?

Neither Practical Fishkeeping nor Non shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Practical Fishkeeping or Non?

Practical Fishkeeping ships an update every 5 months, and Non every 17 months. Most recently, Practical Fishkeeping was updated on September 25, 2026 and Non on September 20, 2026.

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